Except in places where we're defining what slang terms mean, JackinWorld doesn't post language that is considered vulgar. We do this (1) to maintain a mature, responsible tone throughout the site, which we consider important, and (2) to keep the site from degenerating into nothing more than a source of titillation and mild smut. Since a lot of teens visit JackinWorld, we want parents to feel it's safe for their kids to be here. If they dialed up JackinWorld and were greeted by a bunch of four-letter words, their opinion of the site would be immediately tarnished.
The basic rule of thumb we use is that if network TV censors in the U.S. would "bleep" a word or phrase, then we don't use the word or phrase on the site. For instance, we've heard the term "wank" on a network TV show, so that one is okay. Most other common slang terms for masturbation, however, are not. When in doubt, use the same terms you'd use when speaking to a doctor or health teacher. It's mostly a matter of common sense.
How do we justify this policy considering the site is called "JackinWorld"? Well, a censor probably would not bleep "JackinWorld" if someone said it on TV. The name is abstract; it doesn't specifically mean anything. Why don't we call it something like MasturbationWorld? Because we like "JackinWorld" – it's a little edgy, it's memorable, and it's been around for years.
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What is your language policy, and why do you have it?
